Walgreens drive-through discussed in Glenview

Proposal could get final approval Feb. 5

The Walgreens at 2871 Pfingsten Road is likely to get an upgraded look and a drive-through later this year. (Alexandra Chachkevitch, Chicago Tribune)

The Walgreens at 2871 Pfingsten Road in Glenview may soon have a drive-through. The proposal is scheduled to be presented for a final approval before the village board on Feb. 5.

As part of the proposal, which has a total budget of $2.7 million, the facade of the whole building, which includes other stores, will also be revamped.

"We're very excited about moving forward with both creating the drive-through as well as renovating the center," said Derrick McGavic, managing principal at the Newport Capital Partners, the store's owner.

The idea for transforming the Walgreens has been around since 2009. But Walgreens put the project on the back burner because of the slumping economy, McGavic said.

Now the plan looks like it's ready to finally take off. Once everything is approved, the construction is set to start later this year, McGavic said.

"We are very pleased that Walgreens has chosen to invest in the property and upgrade it," said Don Owen, deputy village manager. "We are pleased that they also worked with neighbors to resolve any buffering issues."

Some nearby residents were excited to hear about the update.

"It'll be easier and more convenient," said Erwin Patangan, 51, from neighboring Northbrook, who shops at the store about once a day.

Naomi Gordon, who lives behind the Walgreens store, at first expressed concern over construction noise when the plan was presented for a final review in front of the village trustees on Jan. 15. Gordon said the project did not allow for enough trees between her house and the store.

But she was glad when the owner was willing to compromise, increasing the number of trees near the back of her property from three to five.

"I was very happy that he came up with a higher number," she said. "That'll be much better than just three."